KnowledgeWorks@UBhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/12
The Digital Repository of Scholarship and Research at the University of Baltimore.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:17:58 GMT2018-02-16T10:17:58ZWhy Technology for Caregivers Fail: A Qualitative Study of GPS-Based Technology Supporting Alzheimer’s Caregivershttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/7796
Why Technology for Caregivers Fail: A Qualitative Study of GPS-Based Technology Supporting Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Lee, Jaime
The purpose of this research is to understand the usability challenges of wearable Global Positioning System (GPS)-based technologies for at home caregivers managing wandering effects for loved ones with Dementia, specifically those with Alzheimer's disease. A total of four devices and 14 U.S. participants were studied using semi-structured, in-person qualitative usability methodology and an open coding system in the style of Grounded Theory. Though the study evaluated issues solely related to usability, the results expanded to a much larger design paradigm to be considered for improved and more directed solutions for future advancements that is symbiotic between a company and its end user. The proposed "life-proofing ecosystem", which contains eight pillars within its framework (user experience, customer experience, accessibility, governance, marketing, business, technology, cultural sensitivity) aims for more balanced product evolutions and progressive innovation. Future studies may provide scalar measurements for assessments beyond the proposed framework and ecosystem. Ultimately, the goal is to provide practical guidelines for designing life-proof solutions in today's highly connected society.
M.S. -- University of Baltimore, 2017; Thesis submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/77962018-02-01T00:00:00ZA Collaborative Approach to Improving Adolescent eHealth Literacyhttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/7781
A Collaborative Approach to Improving Adolescent eHealth Literacy
McGowan, Bethany
Open Educational Resources (OERs) could provide relief for common issues related to the digital divide, particularly issues related to appropriate digital content for classroom use, teacher discomfort using digital content, and strategies for moving teachers to sustained digital content use. Librarians--already leaders in finding and sharing authoritative digital resources, familiar with copyright and Creative Commons licenses, and accustomed to using technology to deliver content--should lead in the creation, selection, and implementation of continuing education OERs, particularly literacy-related OERs. This research project will illustrate the potential for librarians in creating OER content that trains K-12 teachers to teach eHealth literacy competencies to adolescents. It will design a prototype for an open education resource that illustrates how librarian-teacher collaborations can lead to the creation of tools that alleviate three of the issues highlighted in the 2016 State of America’s Libraries Report: 1. difficulty locating appropriate digital content for classroom use, 2. teacher discomfort using digital content, and 3. unclear strategies for moving teachers to sustained digital content use in the classroom.
M.S. -- University of Baltimore, 2017; Thesis submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture
Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/77812017-12-01T00:00:00ZLong-Run Stock Returns and Abnormal Accruals of Private Issuers: Are They Different from Public Issuers?http://hdl.handle.net/11603/7767
Long-Run Stock Returns and Abnormal Accruals of Private Issuers: Are They Different from Public Issuers?
Williams, Jan L.; Tang, Alex P.
This study simultaneously examines long-run stock returns and abnormal accruals of
private placements of common stock, convertible debt and straight debt. We investigate
patterns surrounding private placements and compare our results to predictions of
competing hypotheses. We find that the long-term abnormal return for common stock is
significantly positive in the year immediately before the private placement but
significantly negative in the post periods. The abnormal return is significantly negative
for convertible debt in the year immediately following the private placement. Our results
are more consistent with the last-resort financing hypothesis rather than the
overvaluation hypothesis, which is often used to explain the performance of public
issuers.
Thu, 01 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/77672015-01-01T00:00:00ZDesigning a Digital Timesheet System for YouthWorks Baltimorehttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/7763
Designing a Digital Timesheet System for YouthWorks Baltimore
McLaughlin, Kiel
Baltimore YouthWorks is a program operated by the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office for Employment Development (MOED). Approximately 8,000 Baltimore City youth, aged 14-21, receive short-term summer employment at minimum wage with local government departments, nonprofits, and businesses. A significant challenge facing the YouthWorks program is an inefficient and outdated timekeeping process. The program seeks to develop a digital timesheet system to pilot with a small group of employment partners to evaluate the viability of a complete shift in payroll processing operations. This project reviewed industry best practices and academic research, along with application of the User Centered Design process to develop a proposed design for the pilot platform.
M.S. -- University of Baltimore, 2017; Thesis submitted to the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Baltimore in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Interaction Design and Information Architecture
Tue, 06 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMThttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/77632018-02-06T00:00:00Z